Day 1: Explore Sydney’s iconic Circular Quay, home to the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Then get ready to head north as you take the overnight bus to Byron Bay.

Days 2-6: Hit up the surf town of Byron Bay, here you’ll kayak with dolphins, join the yogis and visit Australia’s most easterly point on the Lighthouse walk. Next up, the nightlife of Surfer’s Paradise calls, party all night and treat your hangover by day on the beach.

Days 7-11: Take in Queensland’s capital city Brisbane, or explore the many stunning national parks around the city. By contrast, your next stop Noosa is a chilled-back surfer town with incredible beaches and the hidden fairy pools. 

Days 12-16: It’s time for a big bucket-list item: K’Gari (Fraser Island) is the largest sand island in the world, you’ll be driving around in 4x4s, swimming in freshwater lakes and camping under the stars. You’ll stay in the small town of Rainbow Beach before and after your island adventure, where you’ll watch an amazing sunset at Carlo Sandblow. 

Days 17-21: Take the overnight bus to Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. You’ll tick off a second big bucket list item by spending three incredible days sailing and swimming around these islands and visiting the world-famous Whitehaven Beach.

Days 22-25: You’ve made it to your final destination: Cairns. This tropical city is an adventure-playground of activities. And you’ll be experiencing the best of them! Scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef then chase waterfalls in the Atherton Tablelands.